Thompson v. City of St. Helens

Because the ordinance became final when it was formally adopted, the appeal period started to run on May 4, 1983, and had expired before the notice of appeal was filed. Accordingly, I would affirm the trial court and therefore dissent.

Concededly, the statutes are confusing, because they deal with appeals of decisions of the justice courts. However, ORS 53.030, 76 Or App at 443, specifies the manner of taking an appeal and requires that a notice of appeal be served within 30 days “after rendition of judgment.” (Emphasis supplied.) Although that language does not appear to be consistent with…